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OPINION - Imagining the imperial palace in Nicaea: A Polish-Turkish dig to solve the Council of Nicaea mystery

OPINION - Imagining the imperial palace in Nicaea: A Polish-Turkish dig to solve the Council of Nicaea mystery

Türkiye still holds many extraordinary secrets waiting to be uncovered, and the cooperation between Polish and Turkish researchers will prove to be highly effective in unraveling them.

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3rd-century mosaic floor with figurative motifs unearthed in northwestern Türkiye
20.11.2025

3rd-century mosaic floor with figurative motifs unearthed in northwestern Türkiye

Archaeologists say mosaic 1st spotted during sewer works 11 years ago is excavated this year and likely belonged to hall in public building or luxury residence from Roman period

Ancient mask reliefs unearthed at Roman-era theater in southern Türkiye
19.11.2025

Ancient mask reliefs unearthed at Roman-era theater in southern Türkiye

Ongoing excavations in 2,700-year-old ancient settlement in Kastabala, Osmaniye, currently focus on theater area, believed to have been built in 1st century AD during Roman Empire

Cambridge Dictionary chooses ‘parasocial’ as word of the year 2025
19.11.2025

Cambridge Dictionary chooses ‘parasocial’ as word of the year 2025

Parasocial describes a connection that people form with someone they don't know, particularly with celebrities, influencers

Türkiye’s Bursa candied chestnuts, Ipsala rice receive EU geographical indication status
17.11.2025

Türkiye’s Bursa candied chestnuts, Ipsala rice receive EU geographical indication status

Türkiye’s total EU-recognized geographical indication products rise to 42, with 13 added in 2025, marking highest annual figure in country’s history

After 43-year search archeologists discover ancient temple of Zeus in southwestern Türkiye
14.11.2025

After 43-year search archeologists discover ancient temple of Zeus in southwestern Türkiye

‘It was known that there was a temple, but the location was still unknown,' says archeologist